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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The Bangladesh Business News prepared Thursday’s midday business round up compiling reports, published by different local and international newspapers and news portals.
Eight listed companies disclose Q1 EPS
Eight listed companies disclosed their first quarter (Q1) un-audited earning per share (EPS) for July-September 2017 on Thursday, according to separate disclosures posted on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website.
Bangladesh’s stocks stay upbeat at midday
Bangladesh’s stocks maintained the upward trend at midday on Thursday amid modest volatility as investors continued their buying spree on sector-wise stocks.
Bleak weather, drizzle until Saturday
Gloomy weather accompanied by daylong drizzles influenced by the rough weather at Bay of Bengal is likely to continue before showing signs of improvement Saturday.
Indian rupee loses 11 paisa against the dollar in early trade
The Indian rupee came under pressure against the dollar today slipping 11 paisa to 65.32 after upbeat economic data bolstered prospects of a US interest rate increase next month and beyond.
Sensex rises 147 points on buying in select stocks
Indian shares rose on Thursday, buoyed by gains in refiners such as Reliance Industries Ltd as oil prices dropped overnight after crude oil and gasoline stockpiles rose unexpectedly in the United States.
Asian shares advance on Thursday
Asian equities shrugged off the softer lead from Wall Street to climb moderately higher on Thursday.
Gold steady as dollar gains amid US rate hike expectations
Gold prices were little changed on Thursday after upbeat U.S. economic data bolstered the prospects of interest rate increases next month and beyond by the Federal Reserve.
Oil stable as OPEC cuts counter rising US supplies
Oil markets were stable on Thursday as rising U.S. crude production and inventories were countered by expectations that OPEC will extend an ongoing production cut during a meeting at the end of this month.
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